Birkenhead United, Hibiscus Coast and Christchurch United have taken the honours at the 2023 national U-19 men’s and women’s tournaments in Napier.
In the main men’s competition, Birkenhead won the tournament for the sixth time — the most of any club since the tournaments began in 1977 — when they beat Petone 1-0 in the final.
Main photo: Birkenhead United … winners at Napier 2023. Photo credit: Nigel Morgan / Birkenhead United social media.
Hibiscus Coast won the women’s tournament for the first time, beating Auckland United 2-1 in their final.
In the men’s satellite tournament, Christchurch United won the final 3-0 against North Shore United.
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Results
Games played on Monday October 23, 2023
Main tournament (men)
Semi-finals
Birkenhead United 1
Miramar Rangers 0
Northland 0
Petone 2
Final
Birkenhead United 1
Petone 0
Satellite tournament (men)
Semi-finals
Wellington Phoenix 3
North Shore United 4
Nelson Suburbs 0
Christchurch United 2
Final
North Shore United 0
Christchurch United 3
Women’s tournament
Semi-finals
Auckland United 1
Hamilton Wanderers 0
Hibiscus Coast 1
Western Springs 0
Final
Auckland United 1
Hibiscus Coast 2
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